eCommerce Project Leader — Agile Delivery Specialist

VML

Johannesburg

Hybrid

ZAR 700,000 - 900,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

VML is seeking a Project Manager with commerce experience and a technical background to join our eCommerce Team in South Africa. You will lead complex projects, coordinate multiple workstreams, and ensure delivery on time and budget while liaising with stakeholders.

The role requires strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile practices, and budget management, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions to retail clients. A hybrid work setup and collaboration with WPP Enterprise Solutions are offered.

Qualifications

  • Proven software development Project Management experience.
  • eCommerce experience, ideally within a retail environment.
  • A good understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and release management.
  • Ability to define, manage, and deliver to customer expectations within strict deadlines.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity, embrace and react to change with enthusiasm and critical thinking.
  • Experience leading and managing teams at different stages of the team’s lifecycle.
  • Experience with modern software development practices.
  • Strong understanding of agile delivery techniques and lean ways of working.
  • Experience managing people and financial budgets (including project budgeting, monitoring financials, reporting).
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Packages, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
  • Solid time management & organizational skills.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
  • Relevant Project Management qualifications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively run complex projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
  • Support the efficient flow of work by providing solutions to issues and blockers.
  • Produce accurate status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues, communicating to various audiences including key stakeholders and sponsors.
  • Manage several workstreams successfully, ensuring the teams understand what is expected of them in terms of output and quality.
  • Manage the interdependencies between the various workstreams.
  • Inspire and lead teams with little Agile experience, suggesting process and practical improvements as appropriate.
  • Motivate teams to achieve individual and team objectives, to deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timeframes.
  • Focus on improving delivery processes.
  • Provide support to Junior Project Managers within your account.
  • Review and update the project resource plan on a regular basis, keeping tight control of project budgets.
  • Foster close relationships with senior management and business stakeholders, and be seen as a credible, reliable expert.
  • Develop customer confidence by understanding their needs and delivering first-class solutions.
  • Set and manage client expectations, including resolving client escalations with diplomacy.
  • Chair meetings/reviews with multiple stakeholder requirements.
  • Keep up to date with emerging industry practices.

Skills

Project Management
eCommerce
SDLC
Deadline Management
Agile Delivery
Budget Management
MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)
English Communication

Education

Project Management qualifications

Job description

VML is seeking a Project Manager with commerce experience and a technical background to join our eCommerce Team in South Africa. You will lead complex projects, coordinate multiple workstreams, and ensure delivery on time and budget while liaising with stakeholders.

The role requires strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile practices, and budget management, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions to retail clients. A hybrid work setup and collaboration with WPP Enterprise Solutions are offered.

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